“I became a member of the YMCA in 2009. I was looking for a place where my kids were as welcomed as I was, and where I could work on my health goals. I found this and so much more! From the beginning, I felt part of a community at the Y. In 2010 I began teaching group exercise classes at the Central YMCA. I never could have imagined this path for myself but I’ve been inspired by all of the ways that the Y helps the community. I had no idea when I became a member, what an incredible service organization I’d become a part of. This is one of the things that make the Y such a great fit for me. I am a service oriented person. Coaching LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has really strengthened me as a trainer. But more than that, I have grown as a person. I have witnessed so much strength, community, encouragement, joy and perseverance through my experience coaching. Working with the...